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Texas DOT to form connected and automated vehicle task force

Green Car Congress

The Texas Department of Transportation is going to create a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Task Force to become a central point for CAV advancement in Texas. We look forward to furthering these important efforts as connected and autonomous vehicles become reality. —TxDOT Executive Director James Bass.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

Green Car Congress

Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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ALSET Auto’s expanding franchise business offers Tesla-like experience for EV protection and personalization

Baua Electric

Instead of selling Tesla owners on the fear of what could happen to their EV’s unprotected paint, ALSET set out to build a lasting connection with customers based on a shared passion for the cars they love. Over the past five years, ALSET Auto has quickly become a leading provider of paint protection and personalization services.

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Starlink is now available on United Airlines

Teslarati

“This connectivity opens the door for an even better inflight entertainment experience, in every seatback – more content, that’s more personalized. The company expects Starlink connectivity to be available in its passenger flights by late 2025. Multiple devices: connect multiple devices at once, under one user.

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USDOT preparing to issue solicitation for Phase 1 of Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment program

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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is preparing to issue (on or before 15 January 2015) a solicitation for a full and open competition to procure services for the Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot Deployment program, Phase 1: Concept Development. Accordingly, USDOT has issued the synopsis notice ( DTFH6115R00003 ) for Phase 1.

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Driving Dystopia: Automakers Selling User Data for Pennies, Senators Ask FTC to Get Involved

The Truth About Cars

While the driving masses are gradually becoming aware that automakers are using connected vehicles to sell off user data to third-party data brokers, there isn’t a lot of public information on exactly how this business is being conducted. However, headway is indeed being made. Penned by U.S. senators Ron Wyden and Edward J.

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Ford Files Patent for Targeted Ads Inside the Vehicle

The Truth About Cars

There is a new Ford patent for a system that would play personalized ads inside of cars, which would vary based upon numerous factors. It may simply have filed the relevant documents in the hope it can block any rivals interested in implementing a similar concept, especially considering how broadly applicable the system happens to be.

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